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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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